The latest patient safety and quality news and analysis.
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News and Analysis | Report: American Hospitals Show Improved Emergency Preparedness | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) this week released the 2018 National Health Security Preparedness Index, which found that the U.S. scored a 7.1 out of 10 for preparedness, up 3% over the last year and almost 11% since the Index was begun in 2013. |
Gutting HAIs: Ambitious Goals for 2020 | The Department of Health and Human Services has given hospitals aggressive goals on HAI reduction. By 2020, the department wants CAUTI rates to be cut 50% in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory surgical centers. |
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| Product Spotlight | During this 90-minute webinar, industry expert Lisa Terry, CHPA, CPP, will review the hospital’s role in successfully partnering with law enforcement. She will discuss how to balance best practices for ensuring the safety of patients as well as the hospital staff. Register now! | |
Career Center | Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center. | |
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